Danny Parmertor’s parents speak out on national TV

Bob and Dina Parmertor talk about their son who was killed in a school shooting in Ohio. (Today show)

The parents of a student shooting victim spoke out on the Today show this morning, only two days after the tragic incident.

In an emotional interview, Bob and Dina Parmertor fought back tears as they talked about their son Danny.

Bob told Ann Curry, “Danny was a great boy. He was a happy kid. He never caused trouble. He was always fun to be around. He loved making fun of me because he was taller than me.”

Dina shared, “I want to quickly say thank you to the community to the nation…we can’t believe how everyone is helping us…and to the other victims and families our hearts go out to them.”

The death toll from the shooting at a high school in Chardon, Ohio, is now three. TJ Lane opened fire in the school cafeteria with a .22 caliber handgun on Monday, killing classmates Parmertor, 16, Demetrius Hewlin, 16, and Russell King Jr., 17.

The tragic incident and this heartbreaking video of Danny’s shattered parents are reminders that we need to hug our kids. Talk to them. Really talk to them. Teach them to respect others and love their neighbors. Help them open their minds and become accepting of others. And then hug your kid again, and again, and again.